Job Posting
Camp Counselor
Applications Accepted Until March 9, 2026
Position Title: Camp Counselor-June 3-June 27 AND July 5-August 8, 2026.
Location: Shell Lake Arts Center, located in Northwestern Wisconsin
Description:
It’s the opportunity of a lifetime. Shell Lake Arts Center Camp Counselors are the backbone of our camp experience. Your positive energy and leadership skills will shine over beautiful Shell Lake, WI.
SLAC is looking for leaders with a passion for the arts who wish to assist younger students with their artistic endeavors. Your day involves coordinating camp activities and acting as a positive role model for campers. We seek team players, go-getters, and inspiring personalities. As a counselor, you support the work of our faculty; this is a great opportunity to observe and assist some of the very best educators in their artistic fields. We accept all backgrounds–not just music majors! Room and board is included in your contract.
Past counselors describe this role as “the best summer of my life”. With a counseling team that feels like family, and campers having the best summer ever, you will leave at the end of summer with a new perspective and a new set of skills for your future employment. Apply today!
Responsibilities:
- Monitor the health, welfare and safety of students attending the Center throughout the summer.
- Assist Camp Coordinator with recreational activities for campers to participate in during free times.
- Provide basic first aid and transport campers to medical facilities if needed (training will be provided).
- Assist with student registration and orientation.
- Participate in camp operations projects that may include sound technician, office assistant, community outreach, music librarian, and other projects that will be determined based on the needs of the camp.
- Transport campers to and from airport as needed.
- Secure campus at the end of the day.
- Adapt to the changing needs of the camper, fellow counselors, faculty, and staff.
- Additional duties may be assigned by the Camp Coordinator, Program Director, or Executive Director. These duties may include, but are not limited to:
- Performance set-up
- Facility clean-up
- Equipment transportation
Qualifications:
- Must have completed at least one year of college – two years preferred.
- Must possess strong communication skills and ability to work effectively with a diverse group of employees, campers, and faculty.
- Have a proven interest in the arts – education majors are highly encouraged to apply.
- Previous experience working with middle high and high school students in a supervisory or camp setting is preferred.
- Must be positive, dependable, energetic, and self-motivated with an emphasis on teamwork.
- Must have a valid driver’s license.
- Lifeguard certification is a plus!
- Candidates must submit to a background check.
Salary: Salary Range between $360 and $390/week, commensurate with experience. Room and Board is included.
Materials Submission: Please submit the Google form. More information may be requested at a later date.
Deadline: All applications must be received via email by March 9, 2026
Interviews: Interviews will be scheduled for March 2026.
Questions: For more information, contact Travis Christopherson, Executive Director, at 715-468-2414 or by email at tchristopherson@shelllakeartscenter.org.
Equal Opportunity:
The Shell Lake Arts Center provides equal opportunities and affirmative action in programs and employment. The Center does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, creed, color, disability, gender,, sexual orientation, developmental disability, national origin and ancestry, marital status, arrest record, or non-employment related conviction record. Employment is contingent upon establishment of identity and verification of employment eligibility as required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.